The Lowdown: 1.91 carat oval brilliant cut diamond with D color and SI1 clarity grade. This oval cut diamond features Excellent polish and Very good symmetry grades and is considered an Excellent cut oval diamond. The measurements on this particular diamond are 9.89 mm in length by 7.20 mm in width. While these are all the characteristics easily discernible from the GIA report alone, we will go into depth on the characteristics of this diamond to show some more detail. Watch the  video here of this oval cut diamond to get an idea of the bright white and fiery look this special oval cut has. A diamond with this quality and size combination is an amazing budget option for someone wanting a 2 carat diamond in the colorless range for a large, bright white look.  Continue reading →

The Lowdown: 1.50 carat cushion cut diamond, graded as "G" color "VVS1" clarity with a GIA certificate.  This diamond has also has grades of excellent polish/excellent symmetry and measurements of 7.34mm x 6.38mm making it an elongated cushion cut in ratio.  Watch the video here of this diamond alone and compared to a similar carat weight stone so you can get a better feel for its beauty before reading the article. While these statistics are all considered high end in the world of loose diamonds, taking a deeper dive will unveil a simply gorgeous, one of a kind diamond.  By nature cushion cut diamonds are arguably the most difficult diamond shape to pin down because there are so many variances in their outlines, ratios, and overall faceting appearance.  As we always stress here at Lauren B, choosing the perfect diamond should never be done by the certificate alone and is important to get a real life visual and expert analysis which is something we provide with each stone we offer our clients.  Let's break this diamond down further here: Continue reading →

The lowdown: 2.07 carat "cut cornered rectangular modified brilliant", more commonly referred to as a radiant cut.  This diamond has a GIA certificate with grading of E color and SI1 clarity along with excellent polish and excellent symmetry.   These are good stats to start with but finding the perfect loose radiant cut diamond for your custom engagement ring requires a deeper dive.  There is a lot of information and details to consider many of which can not be extrapolated directly from a diamond grading report.  Of course also consider the shape of the radiant cut diamond you would like; currently more clients are asking for the elongated look but do not rule out the square if that is your preference. Continue reading →

2016 is coming to a close and it's time to review the engagement ring trends we saw from a Lauren B perspective. Let's look at the engagement ring trends of 2016. We saw some new breakout custom ring designs and of course variations to our already expansive design catalog.  As always the focus was on adding beautiful touches of details while keeping the overall finished piece elegant and timeless . Here we will break down the top eight trends of the year: Continue reading →

When you enter the world of diamonds be prepared to be faced with an entirely new vocabulary. It isn't as simple as the 4 C's of carat, cut, color, and clarity! There is a lot more to detail and specific nuances to every single diamond than those 4 main characteristics. In this post we'll give you the rundown on words used in regards to diamonds that are not as commonly understood but will really help you sound liked a seasoned professional! Continue reading →

When picking an engagement ring design it is always important to evaluate your every day lifestyle because this will directly relate to how you want the ring to sit on your finger. For example, a ring that is set higher would not be ideal for someone with an active lifestyle or for example someone who is always putting gloves on each day. If you do things daily that are less active, you can get away with a ring that protrudes a bit more off the band because it will not be effected. Continue reading →